Opening Prayer

Gathering God, when we have only a few pennies of hope in our pockets, you multiply us into a blessing. When the world whispers seductively to us, you tell us of your joy for us. When everyone has forgotten even who we are, you shout out our name with delight: “My Beloved!” Creating and loving God, gather us into this place both physically and spiritually. Grant in this time and place that we may find the strength in prayer and community to grow in Your presence. Amen.

Prayer of Confession

Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We confess that we have now bowed before him, and are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world and fail to be governed by justice and love.  In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to acclaim him as ruler of all, that we may be loyal ambassadors, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hear us Lord, as we silently confess to you. Amen

Readings

• New Testament Lesson:  Colossians 1: 11-20
• Gospel Lesson:  Luke 1: 68-79

Hymns

• No. 457  –  I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
• No. 555  –  Now Thank We All Our God
• No. 551  –  Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Solo performance by Catherine Carter, soprano

Sermon

“All About Christ”  –  Rev. Dr. Martha Jordan

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